Issued by African National Congress Western Cape
18 February 2000
The ANC has been proven correct that there is substantial discontent with Mr Gerald Morkel in the NNP.
He survived this round only because there was no secret ballot. But the lack of confidence in his leadership even now brings in the possibility that the national leader of the NNP, Mr van Schalkwyk, is being prepared to take over as Premier.
Premier Morkel's brave face hides his knowledge that he does not enjoy the confidence of his party.
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